There’s nothing worse than moving into your new place only to find that your coffee table hogs the living room, the bed covers half a window, and your dining room table pokes into the pathway to the kitchen. “Many times we fall in love with a piece that just isn’t …
Read More »How to Pack All Your Shoes For a Move
If you’re anything like me, you own too many shoes. Many of which you’ll probably wear once in your life, twice if you’re lucky. No matter how many decluttering and minimalist articles you read extolling the virtues of getting rid of that which you don’t need, you still can’t shake …
Read More »Moving? 10 Essentials to Pack in Your “Open First” Box
As you pack for your move, remember to create an open-me-first box stuffed with essentials to get you through your transition to your new home. “When people are moving, they need to ask themselves, ‘What would I need to camp out at my home for a week?’” said Danielle Wurth, …
Read More »Three Rooms to Unpack First in Your New Home
After the movers drive away from your new home and you’re perched on a pile of moving boxes, you’ll face a tough decision: What shoud I unpack first? A recent SpareFoot survey asked people which rooms they’d unpack and set up first when moving to a new house or apartment …
Read More »10 Things You Must Do When Moving Out of Your Apartment
When it’s time to move on from your apartment, it’s tempting to just throw your stuff in some boxes and go. But, not so fast. Remember when you initially signed your lease and paid your first and last month’s rent? That’s right….you also paid a hefty deposit. Want that money …
Read More »Don’t Wing It: How to Move Your Bird Safely to a New Home
When Jake Willhoite moved his two macaw parrots 300 miles from Dallas to San Antonio, TX, in 2016, it was a “long day in the U-Haul,” he admits. Still, at trip’s end, “both birds fared well,” says Willhoite, CEO of Bird Cages Now. It took Willhoite’s birds a few days …
Read More »7 Things You Must Do Before Your Best Friend Moves Away
She’s your go-to to hash out a good (or bad) date or the one who grabs your kids when you’re running late. Or, he’s the guy who’s always up for grabbing a beer after work or hitting the hills for a Saturday morning hike. So it feels devastating when your …
Read More »8 Things to Know Before Shipping Your Car
You’re making a cross-country move, but what happens if you can’t drive your vehicle to your new destination? It can be difficult finding a way to move a 4,000-pound car to your new home. One hassle-free option is hiring a professional auto shipper. Experts, however, say to choose a hauler …
Read More »19 Genius Ideas for Packing Your Home’s Most Difficult Items
When it comes to packing for a move, certain items are far more challenging to organize and load up than others. Some stuff is bulky, fragile, or just plain frustrating to deal with. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of clever packing hacks and tips for your most difficult home …
Read More »8 Ways to Sell Your Stuff Before You Move
You’re preparing to move and it’s time to declutter. Don’t just trash the stuff you don’t need when you can make some decent money selling it. In fact, 77 percent of people said they’ve tried to sell belongings before a move, according to a new survey released by SpareFoot.com. While there …
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